May_baby

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1. Coaching women during childbirth has little impact

   May_baby replied to URO-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I find it interesting that this thread has popped up again after 2yrs and yet very few posters have responded to the original article. The original article was about how directed (or coached) pushing...

2. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN for fall of 08'

   May_baby replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hey guys, Once you get a letter you will usually receive some info about lodging in New Haven. Jump on whatever offers are included in the interview packet. Some interviewees may be able to find...

3. Funny OB things people say

   May_baby replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The unfortunate wound (often the result of sexual assault or trauma- including birth) that creates an opening between the bladder/lady parts or the lady parts/rectum is called a fistula. Second, wow!...

4. Healthy women schedule C-sections to prevent vaginal stretching

   May_baby replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Patton - Real women have lady partss. Not "koochies"

5. Yale's GEPN program for Fall 2008

   May_baby replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate Students

   As I current GEPN student I can tell you that not everyone in my class has extensive research experience. One classmate has a Masters Degree in Literature! Yale really prides themselves on having a...

6. Can a white student get a minority scholarship?

   May_baby replied to HogNurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I may get flamed, but I'm gonna be honest here... Minority scholarships are created per institutional and/or Federal guidelines. Minority groups are defined by race or ethnicity. A Caucasian student...

7. Yale GEPN vs. TRCC RN? HELP!

   May_baby replied to seaw92's topic in Post Graduate Students

   The RN program might be more flexible in terms of your family's needs. That said, if you decide on the GEPN program please send me a message. I would be happy to find a study

8. OB tech and doula training

   May_baby replied to cel122's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As both a former CNA and a Doula I would even say that Doula training on your C.V. might be more of a hinderance than a boost. Some Nurse Managers might be worried that an OB Tech with Doula training...

9. Physicians and Labor Support

   May_baby replied to May_baby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Tinyscrafts, I just want to acknowlege your statement about honesty. What you had to say about presenting myself professionally really rings true with me. Honesty is the best policy. Afterall, I...

10. Shadowed an NP and was let go

    May_baby replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow, this situation really stinks. I know Direct-Entry programs put a lot of emphasis on shadowing NPs and I guess this facility didn't get how important this opportunity was for you to get into a...

11. Physicians and Labor Support

    May_baby replied to May_baby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, I really appreciate all the feedback! Just to clarify, I am the Doula/Friend. My friend is the pregnant client. I guess my greatest worry is that if I am her "undercover Doula", "sister in law",...

12. Physicians and Labor Support

    May_baby posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    A friend of mine in a nearby state was recently told at 36wks by her OB that if she and her husband hired a Doula the Physician would not attend her delivery. I am nursing student and also have...

13. Fractured Pubic Symphysis when pushing?!

    May_baby replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ummmm, ducking my head here...:sofahider The Pubic Symphysis is a joint not a bone... Seperation of the public symphysis is tearing/stretching of the cartilaginous tissue that makes up the

14. pts going out to smoke

    May_baby replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Going back to the statement about a positive drug screen... Its pretty easy for a supplier (friend/dealer) to roll up the hospital and create a transaction. "Smoke breaks"= drugs runs for some people....

15. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    May_baby replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Has anyone figured out how the on campus housing applications work? --OK, I figured it out! Its pretty simple and straight